bbq-smoked-beans-recipe.md

BBQ Smoked Beans

Ingredients

• 4-6 slices of bacon
• 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
• 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
• 1 cup BBQ Sauce (or ketchup)
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon barbecue rub
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 6 cans of navy beans
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Disposable aluminum lasagna pan (or whichever fits your smoker)
• (Optional) 1 cup of smoked meat, finely chopped (brisket or pulled pork work well)

Instructions

1. Cook bacon over medium-high heat until fat has rendered and bacon has crisped. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving as much fat in the pan as possible.
2. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens and begins to brown around the edges.
3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in other ingredients and reserved bacon; bring to a simmer.
5. Gently fold in drained beans.
6. Move beans into the aluminum pan, and put into the smoker under the meat.
7. Smoke for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes
8. Transfer beans to uncovered dutch oven and cook in oven at 350 degrees to thicken, skimming off any extra fat that has pooled on the top. Stir every 15 minutes.
9. Serve. Keeps for about a week in the fridge or can be frozen.

Based off of http://seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/quick-barbecue-beans-recipe.html